Chandigarh - Beauty of Two States In One Heart
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India is a land of beauty and curious things scattered all over the picturesque canvas of its states. But nowhere would you find such amazing things negotiated in a perfect way save Chandigarh. Mother nature, with her adorable hands has decked the endeavour of humans, and today we applaud the first planned city of India in a bracket called Chandigarh, the congruous capital of Punjab and Haryana. Nestling in the northern part of the country, 238 km from the national capital at Delhi, Chandigarh is a serene place that calls for a holiday round the year. The city got its name from Chandi, the goddess of power, the main deity of Shri Chandika Temple on Chandigarh-Kalka Road.
For decades, Chandigarh, the capital of Punjab, was known as an affluent but quiet, laid back city ideal for retired people that had little to offer beyond its modern town people and its relaxed way of life. However, it is the first city to initiate the concept of town planning in India. Designed by Le Corbusier, Chandigarh is strategically segregated into 61 sectors. The pollution free air, the wide tree-lined boulevards and avenues, the cool ambiance of Sukhna Lake and the plush interiors belying the dull exteriors contribute in making Chandigarh a haven for fun-loving tourists.